Private 1 to 1 Tuition in Harrogate

Private one-to-one tuition gives students the focused attention they need to make steady, meaningful progress.

Stonefall Tutoring by Claire Brooke offers calm and personalised lessons across Harrogate, giving each child the time, space and reassurance they need to ask questions, build confidence and deepen their understanding without classroom distractions.

A learning experience built around the student

Every student learns differently.

One-to-one tuition allows the teaching to be shaped entirely around their pace, strengths and areas for growth. Claire takes time to understand how each learner thinks and responds, then plans sessions that match their goals and preferred style of working. This thoughtful approach creates a learning environment where students feel safe to try new things, make mistakes and celebrate each step forward.

Focused support that builds clarity and confidence

Private lessons offer uninterrupted time to explore topics in depth, revisit tricky concepts and strengthen core skills.

Students often feel more comfortable voicing uncertainties when working one-to-one, which leads to clearer understanding and renewed confidence. Real-time guidance helps correct misunderstandings quickly, and steady encouragement helps students recognise their progress and feel more positive about their learning.

Teaching that adapts to each student’s needs

One-to-one tuition can take many forms depending on what the student needs.

Some benefit from pre-teaching, where new topics are introduced before they appear in class so the student feels prepared and supported. Others need reinforcement, with opportunities to revisit key ideas until they become secure.

Claire also adapts her teaching for students with additional needs, offering a calm and structured environment that supports attention, processing and confidence. Visual resources and step-by-step explanations can be included where helpful.

For students approaching a transition, such as moving from primary to secondary school, one-to-one sessions provide reassurance and practical strategies that make the change feel less overwhelming.

Rooted in strong teaching experience

With many years spent teaching in the classroom, Claire brings professional insight into how students learn and where they may struggle.

This experience helps her tailor lessons quickly and effectively, identify the root of a difficulty and offer strategies students can use both in tuition and at school. Families value the blend of classroom expertise and attentive one-to-one guidance.

A flexible option for all ages and abilities

Private tuition supports learners from KS1 to GCSE.

It can focus on literacy, numeracy, reading, writing, study skills, confidence building or specific subject support. Whether a child needs long-term guidance or short-term help during a challenging period, lessons are adapted to meet their needs in a way that feels manageable and reassuring.

What our parents say...

“I think it’s really benefited her and she is much more confident and settled. We are very grateful to you!”

“I am proud as well Claire. It’s your excellent way of teaching that has produced rewards. One of the best teachers I have come across 🙌🙌 yes he mentioned the words he used in his school assignment. Thank you so much.”

“Headteacher award for improved writing! She said she feels really proud of herself. Just wanted to say thank you so much, Claire, for all your hard work with ******* this year. She has loved her time with you and gained so much confidence and self esteem. What a turnaround from the end of year four! We are super grateful to have found you! Xxx”

“Arthur really enjoyed today’s session, he said he found it fun and is looking forward to his next one already.”

“A wonderful experience, Claire is a fantastic enthusiastic tutor with lots of knowledge and experience uses the child’s interests to help with their learning to make it a positive and fun experience every time . Would thoroughly recommend Claire . Thank you. He has also thoroughly enjoyed working with you and will certainly miss you. You have been a tremendously positive influence on him.”

“Claire Brook is working with both my girls who had to skip 18 months forward in school cause we came over from SA. She has been incredible!”

“A wonderful experience, Claire is a fantastic enthusiastic tutor with lots of knowledge and experience uses the child’s interests to help with their leaming to make it a positive and fun experience every time. Would thoroughly recommend Claire.”

Get In Touch

If private one-to-one tuition feels like the right next step for your child, Claire is always happy to talk through your questions.

Parents can get in touch to discuss their child’s needs or arrange an initial conversation. Every enquiry is met with a warm, thoughtful response.